A convention centre is not the usual type of place on my todo list when I travel. However the Tokyo Convention Centre had 3 things going for it. The architecture, like a lot of Tokyo buildings is amazing, big tick from Ron here. On the last Sunday of the month there is a vintage fair, big tick for me. It is close to the train station, big tick from Stephen.
Well we did find it without a problem, except we went the long way round. The vintage fair was not happening, just a craft market. But the building it's self is definitely worth the visit.
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| The underside |
This view is from the foyer looking up to the sky. It resembles the framework of the underside of a ship. This is almost a city block long. The play of light through the glass bouncing off the steel structure is wonderful.
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| Another view |
The steel girders you can see in this shot are actually walkways. Instead of catching the lift to the upper floors you can walk up the ramps. You get the best views. The ramp/walkways go up 8 flights.
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| The outer walls |
Light comes in from every direction. What ever this building cost it was worth it.
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| I was so entranced with the building I forgot to note down his name. |
He stands VERY tall in the foyer. Wonderful detail on his face etc.
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